CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: Terrell Owens reached agreement with Bengals on a one-year, $2 million deal that includes another $2 million in incentives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 T.O. picks the Bengals Posted by Mike Florio on July 27, 2010 5:33 PM ET Well, it's happened. Receiver Terrell Owens has agreed to terms with the Bengals. Per a league source, Owens will receive a base salary of $2 million. He can earn up to another $2 million in incentives. (We reported it first, scooping even the OCNN, which put the word out several minutes after us.) The source says that the incentives are based on receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Given that the Bengals didn't really have a need at the position and in light of the franchise's reputation for being extremely careful with money, it's a good deal for Owens. He gets more than twice the veteran minimum for a player of his experience, and though the specific triggers for the $2 million are not yet known, it's our understanding that if he performs like he did last year in Buffalo (55 catches, 829 yards, five touchdowns), he'll earn most of the money. That said, the decision to tie that much money to performance could create friction, if Owens isn't on the field as much as he believes he needs to be. But the Bengals likely know this, and the decision potentially reflects a concession that Antonio Bryant isn't going to be what they thought he was going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Look at the receivers on there roster. There gonna have to cut some pretty good receivers that we could possibly pick up Owens, Terrell Bryant, Antonio Caldwell, Andre Briscoe, Dezmon Brown, Freddie Cosby, Quan Jones, Matt Ochocinco, Chad Purify, Maurice Shipley, Jordan Simpson, Jerome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Look at the receivers on there roster. There gonna have to cut some pretty good receivers that we could possibly pick up Owens, Terrell Bryant, Antonio Caldwell, Andre Briscoe, Dezmon Brown, Freddie Cosby, Quan Jones, Matt Ochocinco, Chad Purify, Maurice Shipley, Jordan Simpson, Jerome Um who? They'll keep Owens, Bryant, Johnson (ocho) and I imagine Caldwell and Simpson. Matt Jones? Purify? There isn't a receiver outside the 5 mentioned I'd want on a roster I follow. Camp fodder. Matt Jones has never lived up to his potential, has a drug problem and isn't getting any younger. I don't know a ton about Shipley but he certainly wouldn't be considered good considering his lack of NFL production. All I know is the Bengals are going to implode and not because I dislike T.O. I actually like T.O and Chad Johnson. It's just the way that organization works. "Who dey gonna arrest next" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Um who? They'll keep Owens, Bryant, Johnson (ocho) and I imagine Caldwell and Simpson. Matt Jones? Purify? There isn't a receiver outside the 5 mentioned I'd want on a roster I follow. Camp fodder. Matt Jones has never lived up to his potential, has a drug problem and isn't getting any younger. I don't know a ton about Shipley but he certainly wouldn't be considered good considering his lack of NFL production. All I know is the Bengals are going to implode and not because I dislike T.O. I actually like T.O and Chad Johnson. It's just the way that organization works. "Who dey gonna arrest next" ? More than likely they'll keep Shipley and Briscoe but I liked both of them guys in this past draft and I'm sure McCoy would love to have Shipley. They could let Bryant go Matt Jones even Caldwell or Simpson who haven't lived up to there draft slot yet. Nobody know's who'll they ship out, it'll be interesting to see and considering what we have I'd take a look at almost any of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbrown Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Not sure I want a player that has been brought up through that cancer of an organization. Some of these guys probably would be in shock going to a disciplined team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Adam_Schefter Filed to ESPN: Terrell Owens reached agreement with Bengals on a one-year, $2 million deal that includes another $2 million in incentives. T.O., Ochocinco and Ced Benson all wanting the ball in one big dysfunctional offense ... this has all the makings of a major meltdown. Going to be a fun year in the AFC North... Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 More than likely they'll keep Shipley and Briscoe but I liked both of them guys in this past draft and I'm sure McCoy would love to have Shipley. They could let Bryant go Matt Jones even Caldwell or Simpson who haven't lived up to there draft slot yet. Nobody know's who'll they ship out, it'll be interesting to see and considering what we have I'd take a look at almost any of them Let Antonio Bryant go? Did you watch football outside of Cleveland last season or the season before? They just signed him to relatively big money and he lived up to his draft stock when he was with Tampa Bay. Last year I believe he was banged up. The year before he had something like 1300 yards. He's certainly not going anywhere. No idea on Caldwell or Simpson I just know each were drafted relatively high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearTheRoo Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I would love to get Cosby or Shipley. Cosby they both played at Texas and if Colt is really the qb of the future it would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I would love to get Cosby or Shipley. Cosby they both played at Texas and if Colt is really the qb of the future it would be perfect. Assuming that any one of them lives up to be anything worth talking about in the NFL. McCoy has the greatest chance but there have been plenty of college qb/wr connections that never materialize. Martin Nance for example played with Big Ben at Miami and could never make the roster. Cincy wouldn't have went out and signed T.O if they were confident in the others not named Chad Johnson and Antonio Bryant. I wouldn't be excited about training camp cast offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratbird Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Um who? They'll keep Owens, Bryant, Johnson (ocho) and I imagine Caldwell and Simpson. Matt Jones? Purify? There isn't a receiver outside the 5 mentioned I'd want on a roster I follow. Camp fodder. Matt Jones has never lived up to his potential, has a drug problem and isn't getting any younger. I don't know a ton about Shipley but he certainly wouldn't be considered good considering his lack of NFL production. All I know is the Bengals are going to implode and not because I dislike T.O. I actually like T.O and Chad Johnson. It's just the way that organization works. "Who dey gonna arrest next" ? You're still mad about Santonio. Don't hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 You're still mad about Santonio. Don't hate. I'm actually not and there aren't a lot of people that are after they parlayed that pick in to bringing McFadden back in to the fold. Holmes had become a continuous headache and wasn't going to get any better. The Rooney's forced him out for a reason and the team should be better off because of it. Mike Wallace will also be able to accelerate his development. Would I have liked more? Absolutely but once again the trade improved our secondary and that was a weakness last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4eagle Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Nice to see the Bengals still remain the only team in the NFL with integrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipflop Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Antonio Bryant would look great in a browns uniform.............o wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Let Antonio Bryant go? Did you watch football outside of Cleveland last season or the season before? They just signed him to relatively big money and he lived up to his draft stock when he was with Tampa Bay. Last year I believe he was banged up. The year before he had something like 1300 yards. He's certainly not going anywhere. No idea on Caldwell or Simpson I just know each were drafted relatively high. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:56:12 -0400 Cincinnati Bengals WR Antonio Bryant's (knee) surgically-repaired knee remained an issue this offseason, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Bengals signed WR Antonio Bryant during the offseason, but he has struggled so far and that has motivated the Bengals to take another look at Owens. Its not out of the question he could be released, Jake Delhomme was released after signing a huge contract with Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagitron Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Its not out of the question he could be released, Jake Delhomme was released after signing a huge contract with Carolina. Hmmm but my point still stands. You'd want a banged up Antonio Bryant assuming he doesn't return to his form of two seasons ago before the injury? I sure as hell wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Hmmm but my point still stands. You'd want a banged up Antonio Bryant assuming he doesn't return to his form of two seasons ago before the injury? I sure as hell wouldn't. No I said I'd be interested in almost all of them, I was just making a point that he could be released. Shipley, Briscoe, Caldwell, Simpson are the ones I'd give a look if released. Briscoe would top that list for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEVELandMILIDH Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 T.O. Tweet Ocho Uno is coming 2 town!! Hey Robin, Batman will b there soon! T.O. implying that Chad Ocho Cinco is Robin to his Batman.......there off to a good start I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonedawg Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 As much as I hate TO, this is not good for us. TO is going to have Carson Palmer throwing to him and Ocho Dinko playing on the other side of the field. Our secondary better eat their Wheaties before lining up across from the Bungles this year. I really wish we would have made at least some attempt to sign a legit veteran receiver to mentor some of our young pups this season. Right now we have a guy who threw 83 INTs and 2 TDs last year trying to throw to guys that are still learning to run routes. This does not inspire much confidence in our passing attack this season. Oh wait...MCCOY"S OUR SAVIOOOOOOUR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hawg Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Shipley and Cosby were the receivers who caught passes from McCoy on his pro day at Texas. There is some feeling that if the Bengals keep Shipley, Cosby could be gone since Shipley could take over punt returns and perform as a wide receiver. I would look at Shipley, Cosby, and Jones. Jones has had the one run in with drugs. He did violate his parole by drinking a beer while playing golf with just a few days left on his probation. There has been nothing negative since that incident. I think he was the Jags leading receiver his last year with them. (That's saying something when the Jags can't even run a pitchout because their qb can't throw the ball that far accurately.) As popular as WildDawg formations have become, it looks like Jones would be a real good fit in a formation like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoorta Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Assuming that any one of them lives up to be anything worth talking about in the NFL. McCoy has the greatest chance but there have been plenty of college qb/wr connections that never materialize. Martin Nance for example played with Big Ben at Miami and could never make the roster. Cincy wouldn't have went out and signed T.O if they were confident in the others not named Chad Johnson and Antonio Bryant. I wouldn't be excited about training camp cast offs. TO was brought in because the Bengals are worried Bryant's knee still isn't (and may never be) 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoorta Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 T.O. Tweet QUOTE Ocho Uno is coming 2 town!! Hey Robin, Batman will b there soon! T.O. implying that Chad Ocho Cinco is Robin to his Batman.......there off to a good start I see. We'll see if the two alpha dogs tear each other apart- in due time. On paper assuming everyone stays out of jail, the Bengals look to be the class of the AFC North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 honestly, I think the T.O. signing is GOOD for the browns and every other team in the division. Why? The bengals last year showed that they win as a run first team. Now that T.O. is in the mix, they are going to feel obligated to become a more pass oriented team. I guess on the one hand you can argue that Carson can make this team a pass team, which I can respect, but I do honestly believe this only hurts their offensive mindset which won them games. If things do pan out though, watch out. The Bengals could do serious damage this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listercat Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Oh sheesh the Cincitucky love fest down here in Columbus will be in full effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopaji Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 honestly, I think the T.O. signing is GOOD for the browns and every other team in the division. Why? The bengals last year showed that they win as a run first team. Now that T.O. is in the mix, they are going to feel obligated to become a more pass oriented team. I guess on the one hand you can argue that Carson can make this team a pass team, which I can respect, but I do honestly believe this only hurts their offensive mindset which won them games. If things do pan out though, watch out. The Bengals could do serious damage this year. I agree. Especially since Benson is coming off 300 rushing attempts. He shouldn't have the wheels this year to carry the load. I'll take my chances with Palmer, Chad, and TO. I just don't think anything the Bengals have done will work. They signed Matt Jones and TO?!?! Nobody on that team respects the coach or management. The only reason Chad plays hard is because he has too much pride to lay down. The rest of the team, unless they are playing for a contract, lays down every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listercat Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I agree. Especially since Benson is coming off 300 rushing attempts. He shouldn't have the wheels this year to carry the load. I'll take my chances with Palmer, Chad, and TO. I just don't think anything the Bengals have done will work. They signed Matt Jones and TO?!?! Nobody on that team respects the coach or management. The only reason Chad plays hard is because he has too much pride to lay down. The rest of the team, unless they are playing for a contract, lays down every week. Hit the nail on the head kind sir....no one in that club in Cincitucky respects Big Mike or Marvin for that matter; the organization is a joke...kinda like the Dolan family owning an NFL team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisky fringo Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I really wish we would have made at least some attempt to sign a legit veteran receiver to mentor some of our young pups this season. Right now we have a guy who threw 83 INTs and 2 TDs last year trying to throw to guys that are still learning to run routes. This does not inspire much confidence in our passing attack this season.Bobby Engram is a vet...but i see what you're saying. can't do it all overnight, gotta afford some time to develop. now if Mass and Robo never turn the corner...THEN i'll be IRATE. but so far they seem to be on pace imo. this T.O. thing could go either way. kinda like Ocho, T.O. has really grown on me. i don't mind the guy and am glad he finally found a team. it'll be an interesting AFCN sub-plot if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraDawg Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 TO was a non entity the last few years . We handled him nocely last year so what is the concern ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisky fringo Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 TO was a non entity the last few years . We handled him nocely last year so what is the concern ?some may be concerned because they are factoring in Palmer, in 2009 the Bengals established a running game for the 1st time in forever, and that he has Ocho across from him>>>who do you double team etc? = pick your poison. he's had none of those things while he's been quiet these past few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoorta Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 some may be concerned because they are factoring in Palmer, in 2009 the Bengals established a running game for the 1st time in forever, and that he has Ocho across from him>>>who do you double team etc? = pick your poison. he's had none of those things while he's been quiet these past few. One of the huge mistakes the Bengals made was letting Houshmanzadah walk. TO may not be what he was, but he's still better than anything the Browns have- and if he can keep his ego in check, he's a more than adequate #2 guy. Add in the the talk around Cintucky is Gresham the TE they picked up in the first round this year looks like the real deal- The Bengals haven't had a legit player at that position in like forever. Yeah, and the Stripers defense isn't looking 1\2 bad either- their secondary is actually quite good. So hate to say it, if the stars align properly- this could be the year the Bengals make their once in a decade SB run. IMHO it will depend if their below average O-line can keep Palmer in one piece all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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